D90 get kit lens or just body?


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Hi all,

i am a newbie on DSLRs, and was planing to get the D90, however, i am a little confused here with everything said, perhaps you guys can advise me.

Would the camera be better with the 18-55mm lens or the original 55-105mm lens?

Also, with the 18-55mm, Nikon is allowing us to purchase the 55-200mm lens for additional $299 which makes the whole set cost $2087, whilst Audio house is selling the 55-105mm set for $1988.

Thanks in advance for any advise given.

I believe you referring to the original 18-105mm kit lens not the 55-105. The kit 18-105 lens is one of the sharpest kit lens I've come across. No experience with the 18-55.. but from the 70mm range onwards, the 18-105 kit gets soft unless you stop down to f11..
 

Sorry, i stand corrected on the lens. I guess if it is still available at SITEX, i will go purchase it.

Thanks for the advice.
 

Anyone keen on getting the kit lens? be it 18-55 or 18-105? I only want the body:)
 

Anyone keen on getting the kit lens? be it 18-55 or 18-105? I only want the body:)

Then just BO only from SLS or Funan. Proven that it's cheaper at normal shops, unless you really need those extra free gifts + being squeezed with lots of people. If I may imply that you have your own lens collection to just get BO and is thus a seasoned photographer, you don't really need those free gifts as enticement huh?
 

Nemesis, I don't mind picking up the 105mm lens from yr bundled kit. How much do you want for it?
 

Here in Sydney the D90-18-105VR Kit is currently selling about $AUD1,625 whereas the D90 body only is about $AUD1385 and the 18-105VR lens is about $AUD400 on its own so at $AUD240 this lens is a giveaway, buy it even if you don't really need it!
Here in Sydney Nikon Aust is shipping the D90-18-105VR Kits in two separate boxes: camera and lens in their own retail box bound together with clear wrapping and the lens still only comes with plastic mount (and no weathershield like the AFS 18-70 lens), it is a big turn off, but if you are careful with your lens changing action it shouldn't be a problem. I just wonder it is possible to replace the plastic mount with a stainless steel one.
 

Then just BO only from SLS or Funan. Proven that it's cheaper at normal shops, unless you really need those extra free gifts + being squeezed with lots of people. If I may imply that you have your own lens collection to just get BO and is thus a seasoned photographer, you don't really need those free gifts as enticement huh?
ya.. i intend to get BO if possible but all depends on pricing.. Anyone interested in the 18-105, i can let go at say 350? I think BnS lowest is 370.. just pm me if u interested :)
 

hmm checked with CP yesterday. $1700 (credit card), comes with 18-105mmVR, 4GB card (i think).

Paying by cash gets 2% off so its about $1666~ I reckon could round down to $1660 perhaps.
 

got my d90 with 18-105 lense today from TK photo. $1660 with free 4GB, cleaning kit and a card reader inside this cleaning kit package. Also get a hoya uv filter at $30. so total i paid is $1690/-.
 

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got my d90 with 18-105 lense today from TK photo. $1660 with free 4GB, cleaning kit and a card reader inside this cleaning kit package. Also get a hoya uv filter at $30. so total i paid is $1690/-.


congras and start shooting!!! maybe you will soon start a new thread asking which lens to buy next.....:bsmilie:
 

quick price updates for D90

$1350 BO at AP-SLS, $1650 18-105 kit (quote by Ben)

both free 8(or 4?)gb + bag :D and include gst
 

congras and start shooting!!! maybe you will soon start a new thread asking which lens to buy next.....:bsmilie:

ha dont think so, just shoot for fun, photography too expensive for me :bsmilie:
 

quick price updates for D90

$1350 BO at AP-SLS, $1650 18-105 kit (quote by Ben)

both free 8(or 4?)gb + bag :D and include gst
sorry, whch shop is that? i dont think im buying at sitex...
 

sorry, whch shop is that? i dont think im buying at sitex...
It's mentioned in his post AP-SLS..
look in the sticky and you will find the answer.. just a click and a ring away
 

sorry, whch shop is that? i dont think im buying at sitex...

yea, sitex is selling at RRP with more freebies only :)

ALAN Photo -Sim Lim Square fyi

i am not liable if they give you a different deals, but that is as accurate as yesterday
 

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